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that is very nice of them. >> reporter: the boat was soon destroyed in the fire but the whitmer family saved their lives and they are eternally grateful.>> god sent them to us. this wonderful family. >> they acted like you know guardian angel. >> reporter: the whitmer family was out of town today so the two families could not reunite. they have not seen each other since the incident but the nguyen family hopes to properly say thank you in john rogers out there for us. thank you, john. >> how pretty is that tonight? >>> tonight, the bay area is experiencing the teach in, when professionals show students what it's like to do their jobs. shannon behnken spoke to her daughter's class at mitchell elementary school about what it's like to work in journalism. these people knew they needed someone to come so they knew they better call behnken. she delivers. >>> still to come, claiming your money shouldn't cost a thing. >> but there are plenty of companies that will tell you otherwise. we will show you the lesson a tampa woman learned. >>> and a man made famous by a netflix series was set to ge
that is very nice of them. >> reporter: the boat was soon destroyed in the fire but the whitmer family saved their lives and they are eternally grateful.>> god sent them to us. this wonderful family. >> they acted like you know guardian angel. >> reporter: the whitmer family was out of town today so the two families could not reunite. they have not seen each other since the incident but the nguyen family hopes to properly say thank you in john rogers out there for us....
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and so whitmers message to those that disagree. "and this country will survive. it has survived with republican and demcorat presidents in th past. and it will survive again." now just to give you a better understanding- a faithless elector has never changed an election result. elizabeth amanieh, news 7 kwwl. whitmer along with the states other five electors will cast their vote on december 19 in des moines. weather time now -- and it was a foggy start for many across eastern issues along roads -- with two cars colliding in waterloo. police say the fog played a role in the accident -- at the intersection of broadway and here is additional forecast to develop late tonight into information from the kwwl new at six -- more than seventy people in one local community protesting the dakota access pipeline. the protestors taking up space in front of a u-s bank in downtown dubuque. u-s bank--that bank one of many who have contributed funds to the pipeline. we reached out to u-s bank for a statement, but they declined. we'll have more on this protest in a kwwl follow-up -
and so whitmers message to those that disagree. "and this country will survive. it has survived with republican and demcorat presidents in th past. and it will survive again." now just to give you a better understanding- a faithless elector has never changed an election result. elizabeth amanieh, news 7 kwwl. whitmer along with the states other five electors will cast their vote on december 19 in des moines. weather time now -- and it was a foggy start for many across eastern issues...
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james whitmer, and the state's five other electors, will cast ballots next month in des moines. trump won the state's six votes on election night. whitmer says since then he's received what he describes as threatening demands to vote for someone other than trump. "20:46:00 people are mad about this they are reaching out to electors getting them not to vote for trump and people don't know this i don't vote for trump " whitmer says trump was his last choice among republican candidates for president. but, says trump's views are closer to his views as a republican. kinze manufacturin g in williamsburg is fighting o being revealed. the company is asking a federal judge to protect it from turning over what it calls sensitive internal documents. it's part of a government lawsuit aimed at blocking a deal between john deere and monsanto. last month, deere served a subpoena for those documents. but deere has not said how they might help defend the company in the lawsuit. kinze says the documents would affect its ability to compete with deere. during the flood. days could be numbered for t
james whitmer, and the state's five other electors, will cast ballots next month in des moines. trump won the state's six votes on election night. whitmer says since then he's received what he describes as threatening demands to vote for someone other than trump. "20:46:00 people are mad about this they are reaching out to electors getting them not to vote for trump and people don't know this i don't vote for trump " whitmer says trump was his last choice among republican candidates...
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they were unsure if they could swim to shore but in the nick of time, the whitmer family arrived. they navigated their small boat to the fire to rescue them. >> not many people wh stay distance, but this family came to us to help us. that is very nice of them. >> reporter: the boat was soon destroyed in the fire but the whitmer's saved their lives and they are eternally grateful. >> god send them to us. a wonderful family. >> they like guardian angel. >> reporter: john rodgers, news cheaper this year? find out coming up. plus, you can soon send a text using amazon echo but it will only work with one cell phone provider. z26eyz z18pz y26eyy y18py 500 of 10 and the nasdaq up 30 points. starting tomorrow, at&t wireless customers with an amazon echo or., they will be able to send text messages hands-free. at&t is adding the skill to alexa's list of abilities. once you have preset 10 friends, you can ask alexa to send them a text message without picking up your phone or typing.>>> here is something to be thankful for. will be a little cheaper. the american farm bureau pegs the cost of
they were unsure if they could swim to shore but in the nick of time, the whitmer family arrived. they navigated their small boat to the fire to rescue them. >> not many people wh stay distance, but this family came to us to help us. that is very nice of them. >> reporter: the boat was soon destroyed in the fire but the whitmer's saved their lives and they are eternally grateful. >> god send them to us. a wonderful family. >> they like guardian angel. >> reporter:...
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whitmer is a "faithless elector" - meaning he has the option to for trump... "i'll be honest with you donald certainly could vote for him or anyone else. and that would be perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throwing my vote away, and so i'm not going to do that." electors have never changed an election's results. house speaker paul ryan will stay in his role for a second term. house republicans unanimously nominated ryan. in january, a formal vote will happen on the house floor -- with a republican majority in the house, ryan is expected to easily win. president obama is overseas right now -- where thousands of people marched through streets of greece to protest his visit. they held signs reading "unwanted!" others said "we in the group are refugees from afghanistan and syria -- who are blaming the u-s government for the president was interrupted many times with democracy, just hours after he walked along the acropolis, what is the most iconic image here in athens, the birthplace of democracy. he talke
whitmer is a "faithless elector" - meaning he has the option to for trump... "i'll be honest with you donald certainly could vote for him or anyone else. and that would be perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throwing my vote away, and so i'm not going to do that." electors have never changed an election's results. house speaker paul ryan will stay in his role for a second term. house republicans unanimously nominated...
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whitmer does have the option to change his vote -- but he says - he'll still be voting for trump. trump was my last choice of perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throughout history- the faithless electors have never changed an election's results. people at an iowa assisting living home are given a month to find help elsewhere. 60 people living in des moines were told that assistance would no longer be there after next month. a letter says the agreement requires only 30 days notice when there is a change in language, services or fees. they can stay but will have to pay out of pocket for private assistance... "'we're senior citizens, we should be taken cae terrible very scary, very costly. i don't how one moves in a month." the company has yet to respond to a list of questions about their decision. an assistant principal is facing charges after she got sick eating a cookie laced with marijuana. investigators say she got it from her daughter because she wanted to try it for her 50th birthday. both school leaders and students s
whitmer does have the option to change his vote -- but he says - he'll still be voting for trump. trump was my last choice of perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throughout history- the faithless electors have never changed an election's results. people at an iowa assisting living home are given a month to find help elsewhere. 60 people living in des moines were told that assistance would no longer be there after next month. a letter...
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they acted like a guardian angel. >> they whitmer's assistant that fire and they're hoping to have a reunion sometimes in the next week to say thank you in person. >>> a group of 30 cuban dissidents is spending the night in our area after spending a special day visiting ybor city. the cubans are here as guests of cuba in tampa to learn about our country and democracy. in the park they took down an old weathered cuban flag and raised a new flag in its place. which is a pretty somber moment the key. >> the visitors are labeled dissidents by their own country because of their ideas on democracy. they were however allowed to travel here as guests of casa cuba. >>> in our consumer watch, the scandal that shook wells fargo is having a big impact on the back. the number of new account openings is down 44%. compared to last year at this time. that's worth drop of 27%. wells fargo is trying to rebuild its reputation following revelations that employed -- millions of unauthorized accounts in the names of existing customers. >>> toyota planning to develop a battery-powered car and get it to the
they acted like a guardian angel. >> they whitmer's assistant that fire and they're hoping to have a reunion sometimes in the next week to say thank you in person. >>> a group of 30 cuban dissidents is spending the night in our area after spending a special day visiting ybor city. the cubans are here as guests of cuba in tampa to learn about our country and democracy. in the park they took down an old weathered cuban flag and raised a new flag in its place. which is a pretty...
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afternoon - cbs 2 news sat down with one of the people chosen to vote for the republican candidate.jim whitmer says he voted for ted cruz in the iowa caucuses but president-elect trump won his support after cruz dropped out with the backlash, and anger surrounding trump's election victory - the electoral college is vital to our form of democracy. while a lot of voters are angry - - many also stayed home?? on election - day. day.early figures - show that voter turn-out - hit a twenty - year low.just over half - of eligible - voters - actually went to the polls.that's more than 18 - million fewer?? voters - than in 2008.the last time - numbers were this low - - bill clinton beat president-elect trump - is shaking things up - on his transition team.new jersey governor chris christie - - was leading that effort.today trump replaced him with - his vice president - mike pence.a number of others - who helped during the campaign - including rudy giuliani - - newt gingrich - and doctor ben carson - remain on the committee.sources say - all will be considered for cabinet posts. at the iowa state capitol
afternoon - cbs 2 news sat down with one of the people chosen to vote for the republican candidate.jim whitmer says he voted for ted cruz in the iowa caucuses but president-elect trump won his support after cruz dropped out with the backlash, and anger surrounding trump's election victory - the electoral college is vital to our form of democracy. while a lot of voters are angry - - many also stayed home?? on election - day. day.early figures - show that voter turn-out - hit a twenty - year...
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heather whitmer and her family spotted them and quickly came to the rescue. they got the boaters to safety like this and became engulfed in flames. >> it's kind of a water courtesy. you help people in boats. when you see somebody that needs help, you help them because one day you might need their help. >> the rescued family tells 8 on your side they are extremely grateful. officials want this to be a good reminder to boaters to wear life jackets and have their vessels inspected. >>> grab your phone and call into our better 528-0808. you have until 11:30 to call in. we'll check in with shannon in a few minutes to learn more about the money you could have just sitting around waiting to be claimed. >>> still to come backlash is brewing over a restaurant energy's actions. >> just ahead the reason he snatched a meal away from a customer all caught on camera. >> plus the moon putting on a big show in the sky tonight, world of the supermoon. >> it's always nice to have clear skies if you're trying to see the supermoon. that wasn't necessarily the case here locally.
heather whitmer and her family spotted them and quickly came to the rescue. they got the boaters to safety like this and became engulfed in flames. >> it's kind of a water courtesy. you help people in boats. when you see somebody that needs help, you help them because one day you might need their help. >> the rescued family tells 8 on your side they are extremely grateful. officials want this to be a good reminder to boaters to wear life jackets and have their vessels inspected....
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amanda -- james whitmer is one of six electors in the state who will cast
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whitmer is a "faithless elector" - meaning he has the option to change his vote but says he'll still be voting anyone else. and that would be perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throwing my vote away, and so i'm not going to do that." electors have never changed an election's results. a timeout from the army corps of engineers. it's delaying construction of the dakota access pipeline -- but the companies behind it -- are going to court to see if they can go around that order. the pipeline would run through four states, including iowa. more than 70 people in dubuque joining nationwide protests yesterday. the tribe says it has serious environmental concerns about the pipeline robert kennedy jr, son of the their fight. he's president of a nonprofit which aims to protect and provide clean water across the globe. "that's like saying if somebody and they've already gotten everybody tied up, we ought to let them just keep the money. they're violating the law. they shouldn't be allowed to get away with that." kennedy wants pipeline co
whitmer is a "faithless elector" - meaning he has the option to change his vote but says he'll still be voting anyone else. and that would be perfectly legal, and that vote would register as an electoral vote. but i feeel that would be throwing my vote away, and so i'm not going to do that." electors have never changed an election's results. a timeout from the army corps of engineers. it's delaying construction of the dakota access pipeline -- but the companies behind it -- are...
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to help oversee transportation and infrastructure policy, according to "the new york times," martin whitmer will lead transportation and transition efforts for the incoming administration, according to the report. he has long had ties to the transportation industry before opening up his lobbying shop, he served as deputy chief of staff for the department of transportation and that was from 2001 to 2005. president obama is leaving this afternoon on what's expected to be his last european trip. he will be departing this afternoon and before he does, he's holding a news conference. c-span2 will cover that live starting at 3:15 eastern today. we'll also take your phone calls. the president is heading first to greece where he will meet with their prime minister and president. thursday, he returns to germany for the sixth time. he'll talk with chancellor angela merkel and other leaders om france, italy and the new british prime minister theresa may. and he will join the a-pec summit in peru. some 54 new house members are in town today for orientation, getting themselves familiar with capitol hill
to help oversee transportation and infrastructure policy, according to "the new york times," martin whitmer will lead transportation and transition efforts for the incoming administration, according to the report. he has long had ties to the transportation industry before opening up his lobbying shop, he served as deputy chief of staff for the department of transportation and that was from 2001 to 2005. president obama is leaving this afternoon on what's expected to be his last...